5404. phoinix

Strong's Lexicon

phoinix: Palm tree, Phoenix

Original Word: φοῖνιξ
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: phoinix
Pronunciation: FOY-nix
Phonetic Spelling: (foy'-nix)
Definition: Palm tree, Phoenix
Meaning: a palm tree, the date-palm.

Word Origin: Derived from the same as φοινός (phoinos), meaning "blood-red" or "purple."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "phoinix" is תָּמָר (tamar), Strong's Hebrew 8558, which also means "palm tree."

Usage: In the New Testament, "phoinix" primarily refers to a palm tree. The term is used metaphorically and literally, often symbolizing victory, triumph, and eternal life. The palm tree was a common sight in the ancient Near East and was associated with beauty and prosperity.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, the palm tree was a symbol of victory and peace. Victors in athletic contests were often awarded palm branches. In Jewish tradition, palm branches were used during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) as a symbol of rejoicing. The palm tree's ability to thrive in desert conditions made it a symbol of resilience and life. The phoenix, a mythical bird associated with rebirth and immortality, shares the same Greek root, highlighting themes of renewal and eternal life.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
the date palm, a palm
NASB Translation
palm branches (1), palm trees (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5404: φοῖνιξ

φοῖνιξ (or, as some prefer to write it, φοῖνιξ; cf. Winer's Grammar, § 6, 1 c.; (and references under the word κῆρυξ)), κηρικος, ὁ;

I. as an appellative, a palm-tree (from Homer down; the Sept. for תָּמָר): τά βαΐα τῶν φοιν. (see βάϊον), the branches of the palmtrees, John 12:13; but φοίνικες itself (A. V. palms) is put for the branches in Revelation 7:9 (2 Macc. 10:7 2Macc. 14:4; (so Aristotle, magn. mor. § 34, p. 1196{a}, 36)).

II. a proper name, Phoenix, a city and haven of Crete (B. D. (especially Amos edition) under the word Phenice): Acts 27:12.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

palm tree.

Of uncertain derivation; a palm-tree -- palm (tree).

Forms and Transliterations

φοίνικα φοίνικας φοινικες φοίνικες φοινίκι φοίνικι φοίνικος φοινικων φοινίκων φοίνιξ phoinikes phoínikes phoinikon phoinikōn phoiníkon phoiníkōn

Englishman's Concordance

John 12:13 N-GMP
GRK: βαΐα τῶν φοινίκων καὶ ἐξῆλθον
NAS: the branches of the palm trees and went
KJV: branches of palm trees, and
INT: branches of the palms and went out

Revelation 7:9 N-NMP
GRK: λευκάς καὶ φοίνικες ἐν ταῖς
NAS: robes, and palm branches [were] in their hands;
KJV: robes, and palms in their
INT: white and palm branches in the

Strong's Greek 5404
2 Occurrences

φοίνικες — 1 Occ.
φοινίκων — 1 Occ.